Etymology
From Anglo-Norman proffessur, from Latin professor (“declarer, person who claims knowledge”), from the past participle stem of profiteor (“profess”).
Noun
professor (plural professors)
- The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor."
- The Philosophy professor had been teaching at the same university for thirty years.
- (US, informal) A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.
Abbreviation
Prof.
Derived terms
- absent-minded professor
- adjunct professor
- assistant professor
- associate professor
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